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VCL Champions: 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Houston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Davola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Houston!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davola ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Davola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Houston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Joe Davola has been cut.
Houston blocks a leg kick.
Davola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Davola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Davola wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Davola throws a leg kick which misses Houston's front leg but catches the back leg as Houston tries to avoid it.
Houston drops Davola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Davola looks back up at him and smiles so Houston waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Davola is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston connects with a leg kick. Davola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Davola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston digs a good body shot into Davola's ribs.
Davola is breathing heavily.
Davola switches off momentarily and Houston cracks him with a monster right hand! Davola topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Houston dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Houston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Houston!
A very excited looking Max Houston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blood Orphan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hankering Dervish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blood Orphan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hankering Dervish!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dervish misses with a body kick.
Orphan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Orphan's head coaches at V C L training center (HOME OF THE TRUE CHAMPION that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Orphan.
Orphan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dervish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orphan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dervish lands a jab to the nose.
Orphan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orphan has control of Dervish's left arm, preventing Dervish from doing any damage.
Dervish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dervish is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orphan is pulling down on Dervish's head to control his posture.
Dervish is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orphan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orphan pulls Dervish in to control the position.
Dervish working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orphan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orphan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dervish is controlling him.
Dervish distracts Orphan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orphan is controlling Dervish's posture.
Orphan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dervish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orphan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orphan pulls Dervish in to control the position.
Dervish trying to control the position from guard on top but Orphan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dervish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dervish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orphan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dervish is now in half guard.
Dervish lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orphan is controlling Dervish's trapped leg to prevent Dervish from advancing to side control.
Dervish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orphan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orphan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dervish drops an elbow to the side of Orphan's head.
Orphan is looking for a sweep. Dervish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orphan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dervish is working away from the top position though.
Dervish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dervish is trying to control the action in half guard but Orphan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dervish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dervish throwing shots but Orphan is blocking nicely.
Orphan is trying to stand back up but Dervish is controlling him
Dervish is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dervish dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dervish.
Orphan is rocked!
Orphan wants to hold on but Dervish pushes him away.
Oh Orphan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dervish trying to control but Orphan is having none of it.
Orphan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Orphan seems to have got his legs back now.
Dervish thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dervish is pressing down on Orphan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orphan is holding on for now.
Dervish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orphan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dervish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dervish landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orphan trying to control but Dervish postures up.
Dervish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dervish is looking to take a break and control but Orphan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dervish connects with a nice short shot to Orphan's temple.
Dervish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dervish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orphan defending well though.
Orphan trying to hold on to Dervish's head to control him but Dervish postures up.
Dervish is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orphan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orphan pulls Dervish in close to prevent any damage.
Dervish scoring with some ground and pound.
Dervish being controlled here momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Orphan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hankering Dervish dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dervish scores with a body shot.
Dervish has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Dervish misses.
A little feinted left hand from Orphan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orphan avoids the head kick by Dervish.
Dervish with a poor takedown
and Orphan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hankering Dervish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orphan throws a looping overhand right but Dervish ducks down to avoid it.
Orphan moves out of range of the body kick from Dervish.
Orphan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dervish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dervish looks to move away, Orphan throws a big counter combo but Dervish just gets out of the way.
Dervish doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orphan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body kick from Dervish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervish tries to land a front kick but Orphan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orphan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orphan moves out of range of the body kick from Dervish.
Dervish doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orphan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blood Orphan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hankering Dervish.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dervish. Orphan shrugs it off though.
Orphan avoids the body shot from Dervish.
Dervish throws a body kick that misses
and Orphan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dervish with a poor takedown
and Orphan counters with a straight right hand.
Dervish is rocked!
Dervish shoots and misses
and Orphan counters with a crisp one two that drops Dervish! Orphan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dervish to his feet! Dervish is in big trouble!
Dervish is still on wobbly legs! Can Orphan finish him?
Dervish is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervish tries a low kick but Orphan avoids it.
It looked like Orphan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dervish.
Orphan instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dervish prevents a body shot from Orphan.
Dervish seems to have recovered his senses.
Orphan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dervish uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Orphan fails to land.
Orphan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orphan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dervish.
Orphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orphan tries to throw a body punch but Dervish avoids it by throwing Orphan back against the cage.
Dervish blocks a body shot from Orphan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orphan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orphan tries to work over Dervish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dervish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orphan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orphan misses with the head strike.
A short left from Orphan.
Orphan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Orphan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orphan misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Orphan.
Dervish can't get the takedown.
Orphan lands a nice uppercut.
Orphan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Orphan.
Orphan tries to clinch up but Dervish circles away and keeps his distance.
Dervish fails with the takedown
and Orphan counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dervish - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orphan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dervish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orphan throws a right and a left that Dervish avoids nicely.
Orphan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orphan wants it to stay on the feet.
Orphan throwing a counter right hand but Dervish manages to avoid it.
Dervish tries to land a leg kick but Orphan saw it coming and moves away.
Dervish fails with the takedown.
Orphan throwing a counter right hand but Dervish manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blood Orphan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dervish is defended easily by Orphan.
Dervish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orphan checks it well.
Blood Orphan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Dervish misses
and Orphan counters with a straight right hand.
Dervish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orphan swivels and escapes.
As Dervish looks to move away, Orphan throws a big counter combo but Dervish just gets out of the way.
Dervish shoots in for a double leg but Orphan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orphan is looking to counter punch.
Blood Orphan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hankering Dervish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dervish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dervish shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orphan sprawls well. Orphan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dervish gets slowly back to his feet.
Dervish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dervish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blood Orphan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dervish.
Dervish misses with the body kick
and Orphan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dervish fails with a takedown attempt.
Dervish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orphan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dervish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orphan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dervish throws a head kick that misses
and Orphan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dervish has his takedown stuffed
and Orphan counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Orphan. No joy for Dervish on that attempt.
Orphan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dervish just manages to avoid it.
Orphan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dervish.
A shot to the body from Dervish misses
and Dervish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orphan has Dervish up against the cage in a clinch.
Orphan misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orphan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dervish.
Dervish can't get the takedown.
Orphan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orphan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orphan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dervish backwards.
Dervish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orphan is defending well.
Orphan is working Dervish over against the cage.
Dervish blocks a body shot from Orphan.
Dervish has a couple of punches blocked by Orphan.
Orphan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orphan working aggressively here.
Orphan throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orphan throws a head punch that misses.
Orphan lands with a light punch inside.
Orphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orphan working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Orphan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Orphan.
Orphan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orphan lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orphan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orphan misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orphan.
Orphan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood Orphan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orphan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blood Orphan!
Blood Orphan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Palya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Palya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palya clinches with his opponent.
Wallace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palya after a bit of a struggle.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wallace has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Palya clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Palya tries to escape but Wallace has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wallace looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wallace is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Palya. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
It looks like Robert Palya has been cut.
Wallace scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Palya takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Robert Palya's cut is getting worse.
Wallace scores with strikes from the back.
Robert Palya's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace is not going to allow Palya to sit and survive in this position.
Wallace lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Palya hold on?!
Palya is rocked!
Jeez, Robert Palya's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Palya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Wallace!
Lee Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Holley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holley has chosen Beer - Ou its good as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Bob Holley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holley looks to land a left hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range nicely.
McGuire Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Holley throws a body shot but no joy.
Holley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a jab when Holley was well out of range.
Billy Bob Holley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr throws a shot to the body.
McGuire Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holley moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holley!
Holley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Holley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire Jr moves away.
Holley tries to land a front kick but McGuire Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holley throws a head kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
McGuire Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holley.
Holley misses with a body kick.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holley.
Holley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire Jr rushes Holley and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire Jr backwards.
Holley pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr tries to throw a body punch but Holley avoids it by throwing McGuire Jr back against the cage.
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire Jr. Holley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Holley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Holley's side.
A jab from McGuire Jr does it's job there.
Holley looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire Jr misses the target.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook.
McGuire Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holley lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Holley.
Holley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
Holley scores with a jab.
Holley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Holley lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire Jr backwards.
Holley wants a takedown but no success here.
Holley misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr misses with the head strike.
McGuire Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Holley controls his hands.
Holley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holley avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holley manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holley throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire Jr moves into the clinch.
McGuire Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holley has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holley backwards.
A short right from McGuire Jr on the inside.
Holley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire Jr pushes Holley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire Jr cracks Holley with a nice body shot.
Holley looks winded!
Holley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire Jr blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holley misses with a body punch.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand.
McGuire Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Holley.
McGuire Jr blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holley's elbow.
Holley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ralph McGuire Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob Holley.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire Jr.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire Jr fails to land.
McGuire Jr is working Holley over against the cage.
Holley tries a body shot but McGuire Jr blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Holley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGuire Jr controlling from the top position.
McGuire Jr continues to stall.
McGuire Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holley with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuire Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Billy Bob Holley has been cut.
Holley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holley staying out of range there.
McGuire Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Holley if he has to take too many more of those.
Holley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holley circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire Jr is looking to clinch but Holley is avoiding it.
McGuire Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holley was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire Jr.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McGuire Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holley looks to throw the jab but McGuire Jr is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holley throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire Jr moves forwards but Holley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Holley moves out of range.
Holley throws a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head but McGuire Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Holley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ralph McGuire Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holley momentarily.
A lazy body kick from McGuire Jr
so Holley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire Jr is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGuire Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire Jr pulls Holley in close to prevent any damage.
Holley wants to control from the top but McGuire Jr keeps moving.
McGuire Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holley is one step ahead there.
Holley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr is pulling down on Holley's head. It's preventing any offense from Holley, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire Jr controls Holley momentarily but Holley frees himself.
Holley wants to pass the guard but McGuire Jr is keeping the position.
McGuire Jr controlling Holley's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire Jr.
Holley throws out a loose jab but McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holley.
McGuire Jr swinging wildly here.
Holley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire Jr can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr misses with a left hand
and Holley counters with a stiff right hand.
Holley throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Holley.
McGuire Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holley ducks under a wild hook from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holley.
Holley connects with a solid leg kick.
Holley throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire Jr throws a big counter combination but Holley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuire Jr misses with a low kick.
Holley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holley scores with a nice strike.
Holley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Holley moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Holley with a nice cross.
McGuire Jr misses with a body kick.
McGuire Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holley jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGuire Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holley controls McGuire Jr momentarily but McGuire Jr frees himself.
McGuire Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGuire Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Holley tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuire Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holley looks to land a right hand but McGuire Jr moved out of range.
Holley tries a head kick but it misses.
Holley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as McGuire Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holley doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holley throws the left hand but McGuire Jr avoids the punch easily.
McGuire Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holley is just out of range.
Holley tries to land a front kick but McGuire Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holley just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Holley.
A shot to the liver by McGuire Jr. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire Jr throws the left hand but Holley avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Holley.
Holley connects with a leg kick. McGuire Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Holley pushes McGuire Jr away with a front kick.
McGuire Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holley counters with a straight right hand.
Ralph McGuire Jr's cut is getting worse.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire Jr.
Billy Bob Holley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holley throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch
and Holley counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire Jr swings for the body but Holley moves out of range.
Holley throws a shot to the body.
McGuire Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Holley circles away.
That kick from Holley tenderised McGuire Jr's leg. McGuire Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire Jr closes the distance and pushes Holley back into the cage.
McGuire Jr is trying to force a seperation but Holley has the dominant position.
McGuire Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holley tries to pull guard but McGuire Jr won't allow it.
Ralph McGuire Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holley blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob Holley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralph McGuire Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thais Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson comes to the cage accompanied by Mantis-Snapped. James Benson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thais Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Benson looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Benson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Benson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benson's guard.
Benson looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez wants to get up but he can't break Benson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benson is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Benson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez!
Benson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Benson manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Benson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benson working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Benson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Benson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodriguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benson has Rodriguez in his guard.
Benson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodriguez has passed into half guard!
Benson is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Benson is working from the bottom.
Benson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benson tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
Benson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Benson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodriguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Benson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez!
Benson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rodriguez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Benson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Benson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Benson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodriguez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benson.
Benson is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Benson prevents Rodriguez from moving into mount.
Benson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Benson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
Benson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benson tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Benson is having none of it.
Rodriguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benson, not yet.
James Benson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to get up but he can't break Benson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benson working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Benson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Benson gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Benson's legs - danger averted.
Benson trying to control the position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Benson looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thais Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benson tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benson to the ground. Benson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benson's guard! Nice work there by Rodriguez!
Benson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Benson is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
Benson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson has an active guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks Benson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Benson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Benson is having none of it.
Benson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Benson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Benson's legs - danger averted.
Benson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriguez has picked Benson up and slammed him! Benson can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control!
Benson manages to get back to half guard.
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Benson is having none of it.
It looks like Rodriguez is going to stand back up.
Benson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benson tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benson is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Benson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez controls Benson momentarily but Benson frees himself.
Benson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez!
Benson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Benson is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson wants to get back to full guard.
Benson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Benson.
I think Benson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Benson!
In his post fight interview, James Benson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maroun Caboul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
288 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maroun Caboul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bane Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dorrance, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Dorrance.
Caboul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dorrance lands with a hook. Caboul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caboul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dorrance has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dorrance throws a leg kick which misses Caboul's front leg but catches the back leg as Caboul tries to avoid it.
Dorrance throws a wild body kick that Caboul sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Dorrance lands.
Caboul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dorrance throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dorrance bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dorrance moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caboul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dorrance.
Dorrance feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Caboul sprawling to the canvas! Caboul rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dorrance finish him?!
Caboul is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorrance!
Oh Caboul is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caboul throws a right hand that Dorrance ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorrance also avoids with ease.
Dorrance looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caboul seems to have got his legs back now.
Caboul looks to land a left hand but Dorrance moved out of range nicely.
Dorrance throws a front kick that sends Caboul stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Dorrance.
Dorrance dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caboul. That did some damage!
A jab from Dorrance does it's job there.
Dorrance dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caboul. That did some damage!
Dorrance drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Caboul's head, knocking him out cold! Dorrance is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Dorrance!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stevie Ray has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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27
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stevie Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke misses with a body shot
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Clarke.
Ray works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ray has time to react.
Ray scores with a body shot.
Clarke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clarke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke slips nicely into half guard.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Ray's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray wants to get back to his feet.
Clarke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ray is looking to escape.
Clarke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clarke on the ground.
Clarke lands with a punch from half guard.
Ray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarke.
Ray is trying to stand.
Clarke lands with a punch from half guard.
Clarke is trying to work for a kimura but Ray is defending well.
Clarke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ray!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Clarke looking to finish with strikes here!
Ray is trying to stand up.
Clarke thowing shots but they're missing.
Ray trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Clarke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clarke scoring with strikes but Ray is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke looking to ground and pound but Ray is blocking nicely.
Ray is bucking up trying to escape but Clarke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ray tries to buck Clarke off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ray is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Clarke looking for a guillotine from mount but Ray is having none of it.
Clarke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Clarke scoring with strikes but Ray is staying in there.
Clarke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Clarke landing strikes from the mount and Ray is in trouble!
Ray is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarke trying to control but Ray is having none of it.
Clarke wants to control but instead Ray manages to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray pushes Clarke off looking to stand but Clarke dives back in and keeps control.
Clarke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ray tries to get out of the position.
Ray scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Clarke manages to mount him!
Clarke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Ray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke has hold of Ray's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ray manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Clarke throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Clarke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
As Ray backs off Clarke throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.
Clarke goes for a double leg but Ray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ray continues to drive forward.
Ray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clarke manages to circle out of the way.
Ray moves away from the strike by Clarke.
A little feinted left hand from Ray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.
Ray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Ray's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacob Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke thows a leg kick but Ray checks it
and Ray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Clarke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ray pinned against the cage. Ray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
An attempted straight right counter from Ray misses the target.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clarke misses with a looping right.
Ray jabs at Clarke's body.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clarke circles away quickly and effectively.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarke.
Clarke misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Ray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clarke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ray as he avoids it easily.
Stevie Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Clarke.
Donk. Ray catches Clarke right on the button with a cross.
Clarke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from Clarke.
Ray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clarke shoots in looking for a takedown but Ray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Ray misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray connects with a looping right hand.
Clarke throws a wild body kick that Ray sees coming a mile off.
Ray scores with a nice head shot.
Clarke gets tackled into the cage by Ray. Ray maintains the clinch.
Ray manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Clarke misses
and Ray counters with a two punch combo.
Clarke is rocked!
Stevie Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Ray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
Clarke misses with a hook to the body
and Ray counters with a big right hand! Oh Clarke is in trouble here! Ray follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Ray!
Stevie Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bulge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
241 lbs
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27
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Bulge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Partner!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulge scores with a punch to the head.
Partner forces Bulge back against the cage and clinches.
Bulge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Partner.
A shot in the inside from Partner.
Bulge misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bulge.
Partner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bulge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Partner obliges.
Bulge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partner scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Roy Bulge has been cut.
Partner looking to stall.
Partner looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Partner.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Partner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Partner darts in and clinches Bulge up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bulge throws a punch but it's blocked by Partner.
Bulge struggles to land a body shot inside as Partner controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bulge.
Bulge has a couple of punches blocked by Partner.
Partner manages to break the clinch.
Partner slips under a jab.
Partner tries to clinch but Bulge moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Bulge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Partner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Jim Partner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulge.
Partner closes the distance and clinches.
Bulge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Partner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulge.
Good exchange - Bulge coming out on top.
Partner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulge circles away.
Bulge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Partner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bulge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulge drops Partner with a left right combo! Bulge follows him down to the ground into side control.
Partner throws Bulge to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner tries to clinch but Bulge moves out of range.
Bulge lands a head shot.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bulge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partner tries to clinch but Bulge is having none of it.
Bulge throwing a counter right hand but Partner manages to avoid it.
Partner takes one on the button.
Bulge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bulge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bulge misses with an uppercut. Partner saw that one coming.
Bulge gets a double leg takedown into Partner's guard.
Bulge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Partner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bulge works over Partner with some ground and pound from guard.
Partner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulge.
Partner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bulge works over Partner with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partner working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulge lands a couple of digs.
Bulge working some strikes from top position.
Bulge landing some decent shots from guard.
Partner is rocked!
Bulge gets to his feet and stands over Partner, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Partner felt that one! Bulge unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Partner from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Bulge!
An intense looking Roy Bulge took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: ' Great Britain rules the waves!'.
The defeated Jim Partner had this to say: 'He was a better fighter tonight. Back to the gym and work on whats needed. I do promise to be back and better...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shipman has chosen Coldplay - Adventure Of A Lifetime as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harold Shipman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipman throws a head kick that misses.
Bender gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bender seems keen to control Shipman's posture.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
Shipman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Shipman throwing strikes from guard but Bender blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shipman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shipman trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom.
Shipman wants to pass the guard but Bender is keeping the position.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Shipman from controlling successfully.
Bender looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been hearing reports that Bender has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bender misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipman.
Shipman closes the distance and clinches up with Bender, looking for a takedown. Shipman pushes Bender against the cage but Bender circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shipman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shipman.
Shipman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bender is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender manages to get back to half guard.
Bender is refusing to be controlled, as Shipman sits in half guard.
Bender is controlling Shipman's trapped leg to prevent Shipman from advancing to side control.
Shipman winds up and cracks Bender with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shipman is working away from the top position though.
Shipman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shipman is just content to waste time from the top position. Bender takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bender trying to keep a closed guard but Shipman is proving a slippery customer.
Bender tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bender controlling the position.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shipman advances position into side control!
Shipman is trying to ground and pound but Bender uses the momentary lack of control by Shipman to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shipman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bender defending well though.
Shipman trying to control the pace.
Shipman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender tries to roll over but Shipman keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Shipman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shipman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bender, which made it look bad.
Bender swings widly with a right hand
and Shipman counters with an inside leg kick.
Bender lands a lovely overhand right.
Bender connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bender looks to score with a jab to the body but Shipman is just out of range.
Shipman looking to score a takedown here. Bender is defending well but Shipman drives through and ends up in Bender's guard.
Bender pulls Shipman in close to his closed guard and prevents Shipman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shipman throws a strike but Bender rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shipman looking for a sweep. Not yet Shipman, not yet.
Shipman is trying to keep Bender in close.
Shipman wants to control the position but Bender says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman tries to get to full guard but Bender has control of the leg.
Harold Shipman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bender moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shipman.
Shipman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shipman can't do much from the bottom here.
Bender wants to control but Shipman is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shipman is looking for a sweep.
Shipman is being controlled here.
Shipman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bender off and has taken his back!
Bender tries to escape but Shipman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shipman lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bender trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bender manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Bender.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bender tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bender works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
Bender utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shipman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bender manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shipman has Bender in his guard.
Shipman trying to keep a closed guard but Bender is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Shipman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shipman is trying to keep Bender in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shipman is looking for a triangle here but Bender uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shipman is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Bender will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shipman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bender.
Bender loads up on a big right hand but Shipman slips the punch.
Shipman feints the counter takedown.
Bender looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shipman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shipman tries for a takedown but Bender circles away easily
enabling Bender to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Bender displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shipman.
Bender dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shipman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blake Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman shoots for a takedown but Bender saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bender circles away.
Shipman misses with a double jab.
Shipman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shipman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bender makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bender tries to bum rush Shipman with a series of wild strikes but Shipman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shipman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender connects with the punch.
Bender checks a low kick from Shipman.
Shipman throws an overhand right that lands on Bender's shoulder, as Bender tries to avoid the shot.
Harold Shipman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipman tries to keep at a distance but Bender has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bender.
Bender lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bender lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bender makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shipman lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shipman.
Shipman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bender is defending well.
Shipman has Bender pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bender manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bender breaks from the clinch.
Bender misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipman.
Bender cracks Shipman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender lands a head shot.
Bender dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bender scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shipman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bender rushes Shipman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bender breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bender tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shipman looking to score a takedown here. Bender is defending well but Shipman drives through and ends up in Bender's guard.
Bender wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bender manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shipman is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender gets underhooks to prevent Shipman's takedown attempt.
Bender misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bender.
Bender scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shipman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bender prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bender stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shipman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bender breaks from the clinch.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Shipman off balance momentarily.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender with a hook.
That has opened up Harold Shipman's cut even more.
Bender misses with a body shot.
Bender rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shipman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shipman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bender counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bender closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shipman blocks a jab.
Shipman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shipman throwing shots but Bender is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Bender showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bender has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!!. Mike Monday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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284 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordus Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Monday!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Clay there.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monday.
The crowd cheers as Monday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clay doesn't seem phased though.
Monday fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clay.
Monday throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clay with a hook.
It looks like Mike Monday has been cut.
Clay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monday misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Monday is predictable there
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Monday misses
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monday moves out of range of the body kick from Clay.
Mike Monday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monday throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monday throws a body shot but no joy.
As Monday looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo but Monday just gets out of the way.
Clay gets a clinch.
Monday cracks Clay with a nice body shot.
Clay is working Monday over against the cage.
Clay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday is controlling Clay's posture.
Clay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clay postures up in Monday's guard and throws a big left but Monday blocks it.
Monday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monday has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monday is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monday takes one on the button.
Monday slips a straight right by Clay.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Clay.
Clay throws a big counter combination but Monday scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Monday needs to keep his hands up - Clay had a free shot at his head there.
Monday lands a leg kick that knocks Clay off balance momentarily.
Monday scores with the left hand. Clay knows he should have avoided that one.
Clay checks a low kick from Monday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay looks to land a body kick but Monday moved away.
Monday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clay staying out of range there.
Monday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clay moves into the clinch successfully.
Monday lands a shoulder strike.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Monday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monday lands a left hand.
Monday misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Clay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clay is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Monday to the mat. Monday regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Monday is controlling Clay's posture.
Monday trying to control the position.
Monday pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Clay lands a couple of digs.
Monday is pulling down on Clay's head to control his posture.
Clay trying to control but Monday is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordus Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Monday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monday forces Clay back against the cage and clinches.
Monday lands a hook that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
Monday works Clay's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Monday.
Monday cracks Clay with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Monday has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clay to stand back up!
It looks like Gordus Clay has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monday misses with a wild combination.
Monday looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Monday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Monday lands a nice hook to Clay's body. Clay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clay misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Monday misses with a body shot.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Monday moved out of range.
Clay throws a head kick that misses.
Monday scores with a shot to the body.
Monday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monday throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monday tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
Clay attempts a counter takedown but Monday avoids it well and moves away.
Monday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monday. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking to clinch.
Monday misses with a wild body shot.
Monday walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Clay drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Monday swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Clay's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Monday!
Mike Monday is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mike Monday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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